Z is for Zeal
The Merriam-Webster Online
Dictionary defines zeal as:
What a way to end the A to Z
Challenge. I feel like I have approached
this challenge with much zeal. I pray
that we, as Christians approach our relationship with Jesus Christ with a
zealous attitude. I hope and pray that
each one of us is eager and passionate about the Word and our eternal home in
Heaven.
‘Hear, O Israel: The LORD
our God is one LORD: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart,
and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.
And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:
And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them
when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when
thou liest down, and when thou risest up.’
Deuteronomy 6:4-7
Our children and even the
world need to see our love for God not only in church related events but also
in our everyday walk.
‘And as they went on their
way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water;
what doth hinder me to be baptized? And Philip said, If thou believest with all
thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ
is the Son of God. And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went
down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized
him.’ Acts 8:36-38
‘Brethren, my heart’s desire
and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. For I bear them
record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.’ Romans 10:1-2
‘Not slothful in business;
fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;’
Romans 12:11
‘For we are his workmanship,
created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we
should walk in them.’ Ephesians 2:10
‘Finally, my brethren, be
strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of
God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we
wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against
powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual
wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God,
that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to
stand.’ Ephesians 6:10-13
Each of us needs to have the
zeal or eagerness to walk close enough to Jesus Christ that we can withstand the
devil, we will be ready for him.
I have thoroughly enjoyed
the challenge. My hope and prayer is
you have been blessed along the way and perhaps it has given you more to think
about as it did me.
Whoohoo! We made it : )
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on completing the A to Z Challenge. You've really done an excellent job.
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